Transmission Cooler for 2000 Ford F-250 Towing Heavy 5th Wheel Trailer

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I have a large 5th wheel and a few times I have put the truck in a strain pushing the trailer uphill or turning it into a tight spot, when this happens transmission fluid leaks out. After this there is no more leakage and all seems fine, why is it doing this?

asked by: Tom

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Any fluid leaking from a vehicle is a warning. Often this indicates excessive temperatures in your transmission.

If your transmission is stressed to the point of leaking fluid this means that somewhere either a seal, hose or other fitting is being pushed past its limit. My first suggestion is that you try to find that leakage point so you can check whether you have a bad seal or fitting that can be replaced. Driving your truck, let alone towing a trailer with it, with an inadequate trans fluid level could cause you bigger (more expensive) problems.

If your truck does not have a supplemental transmission cooler you might consider adding one. There are many types available, including radiator-style coolers we're all familiar with, like Derale # D13503 which installs with hose adapter kit # D13025. We also have pan-style cooler # D14208 which fits with several transmission options, E4OD, 4R100, 5R100, or 5R100W. Pan coolers allow adding more transmission fluid to your system which greatly improves cooling.

I also suggest carrying some extra trans fluid with you at all times, just in case. I ride a vintage Harley and never leave the house without extra oil!

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The best spot to install the Trailer Connector is on the bed sidewall on the drivers side, between the wheel well and the tail gate. We have an installation video showing this Curt 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness #C56000 being installed on a…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 4

The #AL57291 is designed to fit if you have the B&W 1199R or 1105. If your gooseneck hitch is one of these discontinued B&W models then the air bags will work with your 2001 Ford F-250. If it is not one of these B&W models you will be…

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Answer 5

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 6

Good question, and what happens is that leaf springs elongate over time, and since you mentioned you got measurements of 25-1/2 inches from center eye to center eye and 26 inches under partial load, the best option for leaf springs really is the…

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Answer 7

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 8

The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item #BW83FR and item #BW73FR are identical kits that both fit the 2023 Ford F-350 with either the 6-3/4' or 8' bed lengths. It looks like item #BW83FR was…

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Answer 9

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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